Biography
Christopher McDonald (born February 15, 1955) is an American actor. He is known for his roles in Happy Gilmore and 61. Other notable starring roles for McDonald in film include "T-Birds" member Goose McKenzie in Grease 2 (1982), Darryl Dickinson opposite his former fiancée Geena Davis in Thelma & Louise (1991), Ward Cleaver in the film adaptation Leave It to Beaver (1997), and Tappy Tibbons in Requiem for a Dream (2000). Along with numerous independent and small-budget film roles, he played ing characters in box-office hits Grumpy Old Men (1993), Flubber (1997), Rumor Has It (2005), The House Bunny (2008) and About Last Night (2014). On television, McDonald was a series regular on network TV shows Walter & Emily (1991–1992, NBC), Good Advice (1993–1994, CBS), Family Law (1999–2002, CBS), Cracking Up (2004-2006, FOX) and Harry's Law, (2011–2012, NBC). In 2022, McDonald was nominated for a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for his role as casino CEO Marty Ghilain on the HBO Max show Hacks.
Filmography
all 199
Movies 139
TV Shows 60
self 11
Voice 9
Director 1
Shooter McGavin
Happy Gilmore 2 (2025)
Movie
Jimmy Mack
The Last Rodeo (2025)
Movie
Police Chief Richter
Abruptio (2024)
Movie
9
Chris Stearns
Secret Invasion (2023)
TV
6.33
Grandpa Roog (voice)
Star Wars: Young Jedi Adventures (2023)
TV
Detective Rourke Chamberland
The Watcher (2022)
TV
6
Lord Capulet
Rosaline (2022)
Movie
Blair / Bob
Land of Dreams (2022)
Movie
Marty
Hacks (2021)
TV
President Neil Anami
We Can Be Heroes (2020)
Movie
7.2
Sheriff Roger Bostwick
The Stand at Paxton County (2020)
Movie
Coach Dixon
Mr. Iglesias (2019)
TV
8.5
Richard
Deep Murder (2019)
Movie
Bob Dickerson, Grubbin Bob
Costume Quest (2019)
TV
Franks
Backtrace (2018)
Movie
Jim Bassman
Rob Riggle's Ski Master Academy (2018)
TV
Det. Paddy Sheehan
Wetlands (2017)
Movie
5.85
Lawson
The Tank (2017)
Movie
Mr. Carter
Once Upon a Time in Venice (2017)
Movie
4
Del Banco
The Crash (2017)
Movie
6
Harry Lang
Don't Worry Baby (2016)
Movie
Robert S. 'Bob' Bennett
American Crime Story (2016)
TV
5.92
Lt. Galban
Exposed (2016)
Movie
4
Sydney
Soul Ties (2015)
Movie
Peter Kirkland
Zipper (2015)
Movie
6
Dallas Cowboys Owner
Ballers (2015)
TV
5.86
Henry Karnes
Texas Rising (2015)
TV
6
Riverboat
The Squeeze (2015)
Movie
Casey McNeil
About Last Night (2014)
Movie
8
Jeffrey Sheppard
Kirstie (2013)
TV
Harvey Dent (voice) / Harvey Dent / Weapons Seller (voice)
Beware the Batman (2013)
TV
Jack Dietz
Not Fade Away (2012)
Movie
Mr. Peters
The Collection (2012)
Movie
4
Jim Tripp
Grassroots (2012)
Movie
Father Christopher
Adventures of Serial Buddies (2011)
Movie
Mr. Matthews
Balls to the Wall (2011)
Movie
Principal Brenigan
Lemonade Mouth (2011)
Movie
7.5
Mr. Kerkovich
Happy Endings (2011)
TV
6
Bill Krebb
Cat Run (2011)
Movie
Tommy Jefferson
Harry's Law (2011)
TV
7
The Player
The Best and the Brightest (2010)
Movie
Harry Daugherty
Boardwalk Empire (2010)
TV
5.75
Carl Putter (voice)
Regular Show (2010)
TV
6.38
Captain Nemesis (voice)
Ben 10: Ultimate Alien (2010)
TV
7.2
Dr. Preston Edwards
Barry Munday (2010)
Movie
Steve
Black Widow (2010)
Movie
Jack Phillips
Refuge (2010)
Movie
Sargeant Bruce Mancuso
Splinterheads (2009)
Movie
Judge Hardy
The League (2009)
TV
7.33
Alan Armstrong
Stargate Universe (2009)
TV
5.81
Judge Don Schakowsky
The Good Wife (2009)
TV
6.01
Diamond Jim
Deep in the Valley (2009)
Movie
8
Eamon
Reunion (2009)
Movie
Big Chuck
Fanboys (2009)
Movie
7.5
Dennis Spooner
Spooner (2009)
Movie
Lab Technician
An American Carol (2008)
Movie
Dean Simmons
The House Bunny (2008)
Movie
5.71
Lou Landers
Superhero Movie (2008)
Movie
5.2
Assistant Director
Summerhood (2008)
Movie
Bryce Arbogast
Mad Money (2008)
Movie
Dr. Larry Lupin
Awake (2007)
Movie
8.5
Adult Jake
My Sexiest Year (2007)
Movie
Mr. Pratt
American Family (2007)
Movie
Joe DiMaggio
The Bronx Is Burning (2007)
TV
Marty Schumacher
Kickin' It Old Skool (2007)
Movie
JD 'Boss' Hogg
The Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning (2007)
Movie
6.4
Paul Haversham
Psych (2006)
TV
6.27
Roger McManus
Rumor Has It... (2005)
Movie
6
Officer Koon
The L.A. Riot Spectacular (2005)
Movie
Jimmy
Fat Actress (2005)
TV
Gregory King
Medium (2005)
TV
6.18
Jor-El (voice)
Justice League Unlimited (2004)
TV
10
Ted Shackleton
Cracking Up (2004)
TV
Mr. Rivers
Grind (2003)
Movie
Bob Carroll
Without a Trace (2002)
TV
7.14
President of the USA
Spy Kids 2: The Island of Lost Dreams (2002)
Movie
5.21
Speedy Thorne
Children on Their Birthdays (2002)
Movie
Dr. Addams
Speakeasy (2002)
Movie
Macadam Salesman
The Man Who Wasn't There (2001)
Movie
5.8
Declan Pace / Evan Korman
Law & Order: Criminal Intent (2001)
TV
7.5
Buddy Barnett
The Theory of the Leisure Class (2001)
Movie
Mel Allen
61* (2001)
Movie
Tappy Tibbons
Requiem for a Dream (2000)
Movie
7.33
Todd Gross
The Perfect Storm (2000)
Movie
7
Martin Lombard
The Skulls (2000)
Movie
5.16
Mitch Gibson
Takedown (2000)
Movie
6
Brad Bradburn
Isn't She Great (2000)
Movie
Roy Mueller
My Teacher's Wife (1999)
Movie
Rex Weller
Family Law (1999)
TV
Harold Coyle
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999)
TV
6.66
Kent Mansley (voice)
The Iron Giant (1999)
Movie
8.11
Ash Gray
Five Aces (1999)
Movie
Superman (voice)
Batman Beyond (1999)
TV
6.55
Eddie Dunne
The Sopranos (1999)
TV
7.1
Mr. Frank Connor
The Faculty (1998)
Movie
6.17
Alan Longhurst
Gideon (1998)
Movie
Jack Carlson
Jaded (1998)
Movie
Travis Cole
Dirty Work (1998)
Movie
6
Wilson Croft
Flubber (1997)
Movie
6.01
Morton
Lawn Dogs (1997)
Movie
Jon Krakauer
Into Thin Air: Death on Everest (1997)
Movie
Bryce Anderson
Veronica's Closet (1997)
TV
6
Richard Halstrom
A Smile Like Yours (1997)
Movie
Ward Cleaver
Leave It to Beaver (1997)
Movie
6
Lutz
Gun (1997)
Movie
Hugh Stanton
The Eighteenth Angel (1997)
Movie
6
Tony Potenza
The Rich Man's Wife (1996)
Movie
6
Jor-El (voice)
Superman: The Last Son of Krypton (1996)
Movie
5
Jor-El (voice)
Superman: The Animated Series (1996)
TV
4.86
Donald Krupp
House Arrest (1996)
Movie
Coach Kimball
Celtic Pride (1996)
Movie
Stewart Gleick
Unforgettable (1996)
Movie
4
Shooter McGavin
Happy Gilmore (1996)
Movie
5.67
Lieutenant Meyerson
Fair Game (1995)
Movie
Major Joy
The Tuskegee Airmen (1995)
Movie
Sheriff Jack Banning
Best of the Best 3: No Turning Back (1995)
Movie
5.42
Jack Barry
Quiz Show (1994)
Movie
6
Jack Walsh
Midnight Run for Your Life (1994)
Movie
Jack Walsh
Midnight Runaround (1994)
Movie
Jack Walsh
Another Midnight Run (1994)
Movie
Frank Kelbo
Fatal Instinct (1993)
Movie
Sgt. Andrew Holloman
Bums (1993)
Movie
Mickey Flannery
Conflict of Interest (1993)
Movie
Joey DeRuzza
Good Advice (1993)
TV
Terry Kelsey
Telling Secrets (1993)
Movie
Matt Collins
Walter & Emily (1991)
TV
Senator Dixon
Wild Orchid II: Two Shades of Blue (1991)
Movie
Stu Cutler
Home Improvement (1991)
TV
7
Reed Standish
Dutch (1991)
Movie
6
Victor Lange
Red Wind (1991)
Movie
Robert Parker
Fatal Exposure (1991)
Movie
John Jay McIntyre
Law & Order (1990)
TV
4.88
Chris
Playroom (1990)
Movie
Peter Sin
Cool Blue (1990)
Movie
Louie Jeffries
Chances Are (1989)
Movie
5.5
Mad Mike
Paramedics (1988)
Movie
Lt. Richard Castillo
Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987)
TV
6.47
Steve Tyler
Triplecross (1986)
Movie
Detective Mark Woods
The Boys Next Door (1986)
Movie
(segment 'Aqua Vita')
The Twilight Zone (1985)
TV
7
Sonny Dupree
Hunter (1984)
TV
James
Breakin' (1984)
Movie
Rick Walker
Cheers (1982)
TV
6.12
Joe Flynn
Knight Rider (1982)
TV
7.1
Goose McKenzie
Grease 2 (1982)
Movie
6
Buddy Butler
Twirl (1981)
Movie
Thomas McNiven
The Gray House
TV
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Known For
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
1955-02-15 (70 years old)
Birth Place
New York City, United States
Citizenships
United States
Also Known As
Chris McDonald, Christopher MacDonald, Chris MacDonald, 크리스토퍼 맥도날드, Кристофер Макдональд, کریستوفر مکدونالد
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